FROM THE DIRECTOR:

We are happy to report that the Rainbow Place Shelter Walk 2011 was a huge success, raising over $9,000!    We welcomed new visitors and greeted long-time friends;  together we walked nearly one mile through Rockville Town Center, stopping on that beautiful day for a photo op in the Square.   Kicking off Rainbow's 30th Season-of-Caring, donations have stocked our shelves with food and supplies, volunteers set up the furnishings, made the beds and staff have been oriented and ready to welcome our first women of the season.  Calls from people in need come in daily with women anxiously awaiting the chance to secure a warm bed. The sound of their voices reveal desperate hope that they may be one among the first 25 who line up at the door that first night.   We will be accepting the first 25 women in line between 6:30pm-7:00pm on November 1st.  We do not keep a waiting list and services are provided first come, first served. 

YOUR support is greatly needed to help us meet the needs of the many women who will be coming to Rainbow this season.  Financial gifts can easily be made online by clicking on the DONATE NOW button on this page.  If you would like to donate specific items, we especially need:  rolls of paper towels, individually wrapped snack items, Dixie coated 9" and 6" paper plates, and napkins.  For more information please contact us at rainbow@rainbowplace.org or 301-762-1496.

Sincerely,
Ingrid Manfredo, Director